Ghagadapandi - Nandapur, Koraput

Ghagadapandi is a village situated in the Nandapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandapur and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Thuba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghagadapandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghagadapandi is 429873. The village covers a total geographical area of 427 hectares and falls under the 764037 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

Ghagadapandi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pottangi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ghagadapandi

According to the 2011 Census, Ghagadapandi village had a total population of 413 people, including 215 males and 198 females, living in 135 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.48%, with male literacy at 71.20% and female literacy at 19.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 100, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 288.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Ghagadapandi

Ghagadapandi is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Ghagadapandi

Public transport in the Ghagadapandi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Machhakunda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Ghagadapandi is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Ghagadapandi is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghagadapandi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ghagadapandi village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Ghagadapandi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ghagadapandi village are given below:

FAQs about Ghagadapandi